{"id":535257,"date":"2025-10-13T10:43:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T23:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=535257"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:53:17","slug":"sorry-2025s-most-interesting-car-isnt-chinese-or-american","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/cars\/sorry-2025s-most-interesting-car-isnt-chinese-or-american","title":{"rendered":"Sorry, 2025\u2019s Most Interesting Car Isn\u2019t Chinese Or American"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have always had a soft spot for BMW.<\/p><p>Of the six cars I have owned, four wore a BMW badge. A 318i E30. Two X5s. A 335 wagon. They were balanced, confident, and built by people who understood how a car should feel.<\/p><p>But somewhere along the way, things got weird. <\/p><p>The design became louder. The grilles became larger. The quiet confidence that once defined the brand was replaced by something that felt like it was trying too hard to be noticed. Call it design schizophrenia.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1520931135\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_84115222 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_84115222 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-1520931135\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_84115222.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1520931135\");});};adsQueue.push(load_84115222);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535257\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>However, the new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw.com\/en-au\/models\/x-series\/ix3\/bmw-ix3.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iX3 Neue Klasse<\/a> feels like the moment they may have found their vibe again.<\/p><p>Call it a step back to BMW\u2019s roots.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-640x360.webp 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nk-05-media-hd-480x270.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simplet times, when there was three pedals and a radio that didn\u2019t work.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-this-the-face-that-will-fix-bmw\">Is This The Face That Will \u2018Fix\u2019 BMW?<\/h2><p>Like it or not, everything starts with the front end.<\/p><p>Those new vertical illuminated kidney grilles are slim and deliberate. They give the car presence without arrogance. The vertical light signatures that frame them feel modern but still recognisably BMW.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1625071911\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_301791222 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_301791222 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1625071911\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_301791222.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1625071911\");});};adsQueue.push(load_301791222);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>It is the first BMW face in years that feels comfortable in its own skin.<\/p><p>The rest of the body follows the same logic. Clean surfaces. Sharp shoulders. Smooth proportions. Door handles that sit flush until you need them. Every detail feels intentional. <\/p><p>It\u2019s toight, like a tiger.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-427993829\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1039420165 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1039420165 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-427993829\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1039420165.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-427993829\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1039420165);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>There is restraint here. A calmness in the form that reminds you what BMW used to do so well. Design maturity. It is clarity after a decade of loud noises.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-1400x933.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-1400x933.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-960x640.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_174_P90615617_highRes-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>The iX3 is also the first model to use <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw.com\/en\/neue-klasse.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMW\u2019s Neue Klasse platform<\/a>. It is a pure electric foundation designed from day one to be efficient and dynamic.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-554325232\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_956003683 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_956003683 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-554325232\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_956003683.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-554325232\");});};adsQueue.push(load_956003683);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The dual-motor 50 xDrive version produces around 345 kilowatts and 645 newton metres of torque. It reaches 100 kilometres an hour in just under five seconds. Which is respectable. The power delivery is said to be smooth and progressive, without the harsh immediacy that makes some EVs feel clinical. A drivers EV? Time will tell.<\/p><p>It runs an 800 volt electrical system capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts. A quick ten minute stop adds more than 300 kilometres of range. BMW claims up to 805 kilometres in total. Even if it achieves less in real world driving, it is still impressive.<\/p><p>Beneath it sits the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw.com\/en\/digital-journey\/inside-neue-klasse-bmw-heart-of-joy.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heart of Joy<\/a>, a central computing system that manages torque, braking, and balance in real time. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1369234802\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1772973960 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1772973960 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1369234802\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1772973960.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1369234802\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1772973960);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-1400x933.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-1400x933.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-960x640.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_172_P90615629_highRes-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to the future. <\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Inside, the new Panoramic iDrive display stretches under the windscreen, blending driving data with entertainment into one continuous band. The main screen sits clean and uncluttered in the centre of the dash. It feels like BMW finally remembered who the driver is supposed to be. <\/p><p>Plenty of bells and whistles to keep the tech nerds happy, but also it appears to be intuative and useful. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-51198807\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_301552111 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_301552111 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-51198807\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_301552111.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-51198807\");});};adsQueue.push(load_301552111);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-all-matters-right-now\">Why This All Matters Right Now<\/h2><p>When the iX3 arrives in Australia, expect it to start around $100,000. That positions it close to the Tesla Model Y Performance, but this feels far more premium. It is a BMW, after all. <\/p><p>This is the car for people who want the benefits of an EV without feeling like they are driving a ride on Lithium battery. It will appeal to luxury car buyers who want refinement and range but are not ready to join the Tesla or Chinese EV ecosystem.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1070672102\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1758906340 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1758906340 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1070672102\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1758906340.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1070672102\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1758906340);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>If BMW can bring it in under the ATO\u2019s luxury car threshold for fuel efficient vehicles, which currently sits just under ninety thousand dollars before on roads, this could become a very attractive option for company car buyers and executives who want something practical, stylish, and tax smart.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-1400x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bmw-m3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BMW M3<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It is impossible to ignore the M3 when talking about BMW design. The front end of that car was one of the most divisive designs in modern automotive history. The so called beaver tooth grille became a talking point for all the wrong reasons.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-358513207\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1428263267 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1428263267 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-358513207\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1428263267.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-358513207\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1428263267);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>I accepted it, but I never loved it. I know people who would not buy the car because of that face.<\/p><p>The Neue Klasse front end feels like a correction. It is assertive but not aggressive. It\u2019s the anti big front grille movement. Modern but not desperate for attention. It brings BMW back to a place of control.<\/p><p>Design chief Adrian van Hooydonk has already confirmed that this <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmargecars.com\/news\/bmw-blames-china-for-the-grille-disaster\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new look will extend across the entire lineup<\/a>. SUVs like the iX3 will wear the upright version, while sedans and coupes like the next M3 and 3 Series will take a wider, flatter form.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1786109663\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1167382843 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1167382843 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1786109663\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1167382843.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1786109663\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1167382843);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_160_P90615618_highRes-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some Neue Klasse vibes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There is a good chance the illuminated grille treatment will remain exclusive to the electric range, giving BMW a clear visual split between the combustion and electric worlds. That makes sense. Two design directions, one identity.<\/p><p>The best part is that BMW models are starting to look related again. For years, it felt like every department was designing its own version of the brand. Now there is a shared visual DNA.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-2135899383\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1590243842 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1590243842 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-2135899383\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1590243842.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-2135899383\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1590243842);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>It brings back proportion, precision, and personality. It looks forward without forgetting where it came from.<\/p><p>For years, I have looked at BMW\u2019s electric cars and thought they were interesting, but not for me.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-1400x947.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-1400x947.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-960x650.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-640x433.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-768x520.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imgi_213_BMW-iX3-grille-spinner-headlights-detail-480x325.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front end feels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This one feels different. And that is coming from someone who is a wagon guy through and through.<\/p><p>I live for long roofs, practicality, and the sound of something with cylinders. I drive an RS4 because it fits that philosophy perfectly.<\/p><p>But this iX3 has me thinking.<\/p><p>What would it take to get me out of the RS4 and into something electric?<\/p><p>This could be the one.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse iX3 is the game changer, rule breaker the German brand needed. 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